I want to make a custom tapping cycle (floating) Macro.

I have successfully done this with manual coding, but I would like to make a Macro but it should be MODAL...i.e I call the Macro and then after it follows a list of hole coordinates to tap.

S0 how does one make a Macro to act in a modal way similar to how G81 is MODAL

REALLY want to avoid having to have a line for  every coordinate and then the next line have to call the Macro again....and again...and again

That I am aware of you can't. Is there a reason the G84 does not work for you?

(;-) TP

Thanks for fast reply :-)
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I need a P (pause) after M5 to allow for spindle coast to stop, before the spindle reverse. Hard on machine and trips breaker if I do a reverse spindle (m3 to m4) while still spinning fast.

This sequence works in the real world for one hole with a tension compression tapping head:
 
g0
z.2
m3
g1 z-.3 f2.25
m5
g4 p1.5
m4
g1 z.1
m5

I have hundreds of holes to tap, so I wanted something modal. If it was modal I can use lazycam etc to generate a list of x,y hole coordinates for a G81 and then just copy & paste that list for the tapping cycle......if it comes down to it i guess i can use some other utility/method (spreadsheet ?)  to generate the REPETITIVE code  in lieu of a MODAL solution.

Try putting a spindown delay on your M3 (CW) function. It shoudl stop motion until it clears the Spindown time.

Also check the immediate relay off before spindown box

Just a thought, (;-) TP

Thanks, that works for my current needs, I realize it is a bit of a kludge and won't work for more complicated jobs.

However it will save me a lot of time on this current job.

You saved me a lot of time as I never realized there were  spindle delay settings.

I was worried because g4 requires the spindle to be moving CW before it runs g84 , but this TEST  code did ,indeed, work  MODALLY ;

n5 m3

n9 g84 x 2 y2 z7 r7.1   f2.25

n15 x3

n16 x4

m30


...AGAIN THANKS FOR THE VERY SPEEDY HELP!  

You are very welcome. Mach3 has features that MOST do not even know exists.   

(;-) TP